St. Armands Circle Art Festival Slated For January 28 & 29, 2012

Jan. 17, 2012 - PRLog -- What:  9th Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival
                  
When:  January 28 - 29, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
                                                                                       
Where:  St. Armands Circle in Sarasota - Navigational address: 411 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236

Why:    To Support the Arts, the St. Armands Circle Association and the Local Economy

Admission:  Free and open to the public

Website:  www.artfestival.com

Contact Information:  info@artfestival.com or 561-746-6615

Facebook: Howard Alan Events

Twitter: @ArtFestivals

The country’s top artists will converge upon St. Armands Circle in Sarasota for a celebration of the arts January 28 - 29, 2012.  These talented artists, selected among hundreds of applicants, will be displaying their finest work including their newest creations.  Festivalgoers will have the opportunity to stroll through isles of unique, handmade art representing a broad range of artistic mediums. Prices are set to suit all budgets and range from $25 hand-designed earrings to $30,000 metal sculptures. A portion of the proceeds benefits the St. Armands Circle Association.  Admission is free and open to the public.  

“We have a very selective jury process and choose only the finest artists providing an extraordinary experience defined by the sounds, colors and drama of the works of art on display and for sale,” says festival promoter Howard Alan.

St. Armands Circle Art Festival, ranked one of the top festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist, the nation’s leading publication for art and craft shows, will feature a vast array of original art including paintings, life size sculpture, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and ceramics. The artists, who will present for the duration of the show, will line the St. Armands Circle as well as South Boulevard of the Presidents with their professional display booths, transforming this popular shopping and dining destination into a first-class outdoor art gallery. The event appeals to people of all ages including families, art enthusiasts as well as collectors looking for new and emerging talent.